He has been given a huge transfer war chest and is also expected to move for Borussia Dortmund pair Ilkay Gundogan and Mats Hummels, a holding midfielder and a centre-back as well as Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne.

United will be first in the queue to bring Gareth Bale back to the Premier League if Real Madrid and the player decide on a parting of the ways.

United are closing in on the double signing of Gundogan and Hummels, according to the Metro.

United have been strongly linked with deals for both the Borussia Dortmund stars in recent months.